Page 83 of Vampires and Violas

“Doing what?” Done with work, he loosens his tie.

My eyes catch on the movement, and my mouth goes dry. “Being all hot and tempting.”

Noah’s eyes darken, and his smile becomes wolfish. “If you think that’s good, you should come here.”

“We need to go,” I say reluctantly.

“It’ll only take a minute.”

Laughing because Ireallylike playful Noah, I walk over to him.

Raising his brows mischievously, his big hands close around my waist, and hepicks me up.

“What are you doing?” I squeal at a whisper, trying to keep my voice hushed because I don’t want to get him in trouble.

He places me on the desk, setting me right where Ashlyn was. “So much better.”

“We can’t do this here.” I press my hand on his chest and nudge him back.

He doesn’t budge. “We could if you’d agree to date me.”

“That has nothing to do with the fact we’re in your office.”

He nuzzles my neck. “We’re allowed to take blood breaks.”

He’s playing. I know he’s playing. But my body doesn’t care. His words are like a shot of heat right to my stomach.

“Bad,” I laugh, grabbing his tie and pulling him closer.

I tilt my face toward him, closing my eyes—fully expecting him to kiss me.

But he doesn’t.

Instead, he rubs his bottom lip over mine and then pulls back.

Slowly, I open my eyes, adding a little pressure to his tie, pulling him closer.Kiss me.

“I’m feeling used,” he teases. “You want my body, but you won’t claim me.”

I laugh, rolling my eyes as I push him aside so I can hop down. “You started it.”

I’ve only taken two steps toward the door when Noah wraps a warm, sturdy arm around my middle, turns me, and drags me back. I end up firmly pressed against his muscular chest, trapped. And I’m not upset about it.

And this time, hedoeskiss me.

His lips press against mine, lingering briefly. It’s a sweet kiss, but it sets me ablaze.

“I like you visiting me at work,” he says. “Thank you for coming.”

“You told me to meet you here,” I remind him breathlessly.

“I was hoping for a new plant.”

Laughing, I tilt my head up for another kiss…

And the door opens.

Noah and I leap apart, the picture of guilt.

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